Job Description

Job Description Summary:

The Department of Biological Sciences at Oakland University invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in the area of Vertebrate Zoology & Animal Behavior to be filled by August 15, 2025. The appointment, as a Special Instructor, is a full-time, teaching-track faculty position leading to job security, the equivalent of tenure. Special Instructors are expected to teach three classes per semester in the Fall and Winter semesters and to participate in service and program development activities. The successful candidate is expected to teach lecture and laboratory/field courses related to Vertebrate Zoology and Animal Behavior, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, as part of a team of faculty and instructors within the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Zoology or a related field and experience teaching lecture, field, and laboratory courses in Animal Behavior and Vertebrate Zoology. Candidates must also demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion, including the ability to implement evidence-based and inclusive teaching practices. Candidates with demonstrated experience in course and program development, teaching courses at multiple levels (introductory vs. advanced), designing courses in different modalities (e.g., online vs. in person), and developing community engagement or service learning opportunities for students, will be considered favorably. Oakland University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Special Instructions to Applicants::

For full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 10, 2024. The application process must be completed online . Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement including teaching philosophy, at least one example of a recent course syllabus, a statement showing experience with or commitment to diversity, and unofficial transcripts. In addition, names and contact information for three letters of recommendation must be provided. The application system will contact the letter writers via email and provide them with instructions for uploading their letters. Inquiries should be addressed to: Dr. Thomas Raffel, Department of Biological Sciences (raffel@oakland.edu).

About Oakland University

Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University is committed to building ongoing and collaborative relationships with the surrounding communities. Community and civic engagement enhances the lives of our students and has a positive impact on our broader community.

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